Riverstone Naturals Skin Boost Peptide + Stem Cell Gel
Works for
Anti-agingTripeptide-29, Carnosine + 2 moreMay help
“Uses biotechnology to improve the look and feel of aging and damaged skin by targeting collagen and elastin protection and reduced cellular stress.”
This product contains astaxanthin, carnosine, tripeptide-29. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Carnosine, Astaxanthin + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin, carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit · Ceramide 1, Tripeptide-29 + 10 moreWorks well
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
carnosine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, helianthus annuus extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 1, tripeptide-29
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinOryza sativa bran extract~2.7–4.1%
Ceramide 1~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 1Tripeptide-29~1.7–2.5%
Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractLecithin~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCarnosine~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineDipeptide-27~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractAstaxanthin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about AstaxanthinSqualane~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneC13-15 alkane~0.15–0.7%
Cetyl alcohol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCetearyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPolysorbate 60~0.1–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Arginine~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Oryza sativa bran extract, Ceramide 1, Unknown, Tripeptide-29, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Unknown, Helianthus annuus extract, Lecithin, Carnosine, Dipeptide-27, Centella asiatica extract, Astaxanthin, Squalane, C13-15 alkane, Cetyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbic acid, Arginine
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| Riverstone NaturalsSkin Boost Peptide + Stem Cell GelYOUR PRODUCT | A.FlorencsSkin Rehab Rich Cream | Osmotics CosmeceuticalsOsmotics Anti Radical Age Defense Moisture Veil | Key SoulcareSKIN TRANSFORMATION CREAM FRAGRANCE FREE | |
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| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Linoleic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Riverstone Naturals - Skin Boost Peptide + Stem Cell Gel" is effective for: Moisturizing
This moisturizer could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide 1 2.10% - 3.20%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (tripeptide-29 1.70% - 2.50%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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